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The Littlest Rose

HomeNewsSpring/Summer 2018

Jen (RN) working with Antonio and Ana Laynez during a checkup for Rosamaria

WhenAntonioLaynezheardhiswifecryoutinpainonemorninglastMarch,hefeltamomentofconfusion.

“Itcouldn’tbethebaby,”heremembersthinking.Anawasjust23weekspregnantwiththeirfirstchild.“ButIquicklysawwhatwashappeningandcalled911.”Theirdaughter,Rosamaria,arrivedatCarleMemorialHospitalinUrbanaweighingonly1pound7ounces.Doctorsimmediatelyintubatedhertoenablebreathing.Herskinwassodelicatethatherparentscouldnottouchher.“Itwasthemostdifficulttimeyoucanimagine,”Antoniosays.Thecouplestruggledtounderstandtheirnewborndaughter’scondition.AsnativesofGuatemala,theyspeakararedialectofMayan.Antonio,whocametotheU.S.in2004,alsospeaksSpanishandEnglish,butwithsomanymedicaltermscomingathim,hefoundithardtotranslateforAna.FriendsattheApostolicLifeChurchinChampaign,whereAntonioworksfull-time,helpedwithmealsandsupportsohecouldtakealeaveofabsence.Aftertwomonths,RosamariamovedtotheNICUatAnnandRobertH.LurieChildren’sHospitalofChicago,wheredoctorsplacedatracheostomyandtreatedherfordiabetesinsipidus,aconditionaffectingfluidbalancesthroughoutthebody.Inlate2017Almost Home KidswelcomedRosamariaandtookonthechallengeofteachingherparentstohandlehertrach,feedingtubeanddiabetescare.“TherearenomedicaltranslatorswhospeaktheirdialectofMayan,”explainsSocialWorkerMollyKim,“sowe’vetakenateamapproach.AntoniolearnsinEnglishandSpanishwithAnaobserving,andhetranslatesforher.”

Visuallearninghasworkedwell,saysAHKStaffNurseAmeraAl-Ali.“Wedrawalotofpictures!It’saconstanttriangleofcommunication.SinceAntonio’sworkscheduleonlyallowshimtobeherefortwoweeksofeverymonth,weareveryfocusedinoursessions.”AmerasaysshefeltasurgeofsatisfactionthefirsttimeshewatchedthecoupledisconnectRosamaria’sequipmentfromthewallandmovethechildandequipmenttotheothersideofthebed.“Justtobeabletoprovidethemwithcomfort,skillandconfidencetodoasafetransferissorewarding.”Rosamarianowweighsahealthy18poundsandisnearlyreadytomakethejourneyhome.Asthefamilycelebratesherfirstyearoflife,theyarereflectingonalltheyhavelearnedtogether.

“When we came here, we needed emotional support as much as medical training,” Antonio says. “Almost Home Kids gave love not only to our child, but to us too. We are so grateful.”

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Our FamilyTransitioning Home

Avery with his parents, Odette and Wilkins

Avery with his parents and the AHK Naperville staff

Avery with his mom and siblings

AsOdetteandWilkinsgetreadytotransitiontheirson,AveryMarc,homefortheveryfirsttime,PreferredHomeHealthRespiratoryTherapistRomaWeilandremarksonhowwellpreparedthefamilyisthankstotheirtrainingatAHK.“ThefamiliestransitioningtheirchildhomethroughAHKaremorethan90%betterpreparedthanthosegoinghomedirectlyfromthehospital,”shesays.“Itisasignificantdifference.”AverywasbornprematurelyandwastransferredtoAnn&RobertH.LurieChildren’sHospitalofChicagofollowingchronicrespiratoryfailureandtheneedforatracheostomy.Hespentalmostayearinhospitalashisdoctorsstabilizedhisrespiratorydifficultiesandlookedforwaystotransitionhimhome.TheMarcfamilyliveinPontiac,Illinoisandhavebeenfacedwithaprolongedstayduringeachstageoftheirson’smedicaljourneyduetoashortageofin-homenurses.TheyhadheardaboutAHKfromtheircasemanager,andwerekeentotransitionAverytherewhenhewasready.

OnceAverytransitionedtoAHK,itwasabigreliefforthefamily,sincehewasnowmuchclosertohome.Prettysoonmomsawsomedefinitegainsinhisdevelopment– gettingregularPTandinteractionswithvolunteersandclinicalstaffdefinitelymadethedifference.“[AHK ]hasbeenamazing–thenursingstaffhaveshownsomuchloveandcare –theyarelikefamily,”saidmom.PreferredHomeHealtharethefamily’schosenin-homehealthproviderandhasarrangedforthetransitionhometogosmoothly.AmyGelsomino,thecompany’sPediatricClinicalDirector,stressedthatthechallengesaresignificantastherequisitehome-healthRNsarejustnotthatreadilyavailableinthisruralarea.“We[Preferred]struggledtofindnurseswhowereinthePontiacareaandwhowouldworkforlowerpaythantheywouldreceiveinhospitalsorotheracutesettings.Ournursesareveryhardworkinganddedicatedtoprovidingexceptionalcareandactuallybecomeapartofthefamily”shesays.

AtAlmost Home KidsmomanddadhavecompletedtheirtraininginAvery’smedicalcare,andfeelveryconfidentandcomfortableinhiscare.TheyarefortunatethatPreferredfinallysucceededinidentifyingthenursingtheywillneed.

“Weareready–the24hourstaywheretheclinicalstaffmakesureweknowwhatwearedoingwasreallyhelpful.ItreinforcedthatwearereadytocareforAveryathome,andknowexactlywhattodoinanyemergency,”saysmom.

“ParentsneedtoknowthatcomingtoAHKcanreallyhelpinsomanyways.WehavebeengivennursingskillsthatwillhelpuscareproperlyforAvery,andtheconfidencetobringhimhome.”It’salwaysabittersweetmomentwhenfamiliestransitiontheirchildhome.AmyBramwell,AHKSocialWorkerexplainsmore.“IhavebeeninspiredbythelevelofcourageandbraverydemonstratedbyAvery’sparentsfromdayone.ParentscometousonwhatIimaginetobeanoverwhelmingly,apprehensivejourneyandleaveuswithconfidence,smiles,andapresencethatisremarkable!Avery’sfamilyhasbeendeartoAHKandtherehasbeennothingmorerewardingtoseethantheirfamilygoinghome.”Avery’sdadadded,“Nomanisanisland,andwhenyouasafamilyarefacedwithcaringforachildwhohasallthesecomplications,youcometorelyonhelpandsupport,andmostimportantlylove,frommanydifferentplaces– ourchurchgivesthatloveandsupportinourcommunity,ashaseveryoneatAlmost Home Kids.Theyarelikeasecondfamilyandit’swhatmakesthedifference.Weareblessedtohavethisinourlives.”

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Volunteers: In Their Own Words

Volunteer of the Quarter: Sue Korsgard Naperville, Spring 2018 How and when did you come to be involved with Almost Home Kids? IfirstlearnedaboutAHKthroughmyworkatUIC/DivisionofSpecializedCareforChildren.ManychildrenontheMedicaidWaiverspendtimeatAHKforTransitionorRespitecare.IknewAHKwasaspecialplacebecauseofthehome-likesettingandthecaringstaffofnursesandadministrativeprofessionalsthatsurroundthechildren.Tell us about your first day as a volunteer at AHK.Myfirstdayvolunteeringwasapproximately10yearsagosoofcoursethosememoriesarefuzzybutIdoknowthatIwashappytohelpinanywayIcould.Sometimesthatwasplayingwiththechildrenandothertimeserefrigerator!AllIknowisthatIwashappydoingwhateverstaffneededanditwasfun&rewardingwhichiswhyIkeepcomingback!What is the most enjoyable and rewarding aspect of your work at AHK? ParentscantakecomfortknowingthatiftheycannotgettoAHKasoftenasthey’dlikebecauseofworkandfamilycommitmentsthattheirchildisreceivingalotofTLCandattentionfromthewonderfulvolunteers!IalwayslookforwardtospendingtimeatAHKbecauseitissuchahappy&nurturingplace.Does your volunteer role give you the chance to use talents that you love sharing? Or to build new skills you’re glad to have? Itisagreatvolunteerjobbecausetometherearenospecialskillsrequired—justthedesiretohavefunreadingtolittlechildren,rockingababy,playingwithatoddlerorhangingoutwithateenmakingtheirdaybetter!Would you recommend AHK to friends as a good place to volunteer? AnyonewhowantstobrightentheirdayshouldconsidervolunteeringatAlmost Home Kids!

Volunteer of the Quarter: Bethany Goralski Chicago, Spring 2018 How and when did you come to be involved with Almost Home Kids? IstartedvolunteeringatAlmost Home KidsinDecemberof2013.Ihadjustfinishedmypediatricrotationinnursingschoolandhadfalleninlovewithtakingcareofchildren.Iwaslookingforawaytocontinuemypassionoftakingcareofchildren.AfriendofmyparentswhowasapediatriccancersurvivormentionedAlmost Home KidstomeatonepointandIdecidedtolookintoit.Tell us about your first day as a volunteer at AHK. TheonlythingIrememberaboutmyfirstdayasavolunteerwasthatitwasrecommendedatourvolunteerorientationthatwestartwitha1hourshifttovolunteeronourfirsttime.ItturnsoutIwasalittledisappointedthatIwasonlytherefor1hourbecauseIloveditsomuchsoIcamebackthenextdayandstayedfortwohours(whichIthinkwasonlylikeoneortwodaysbeforeChristmastoo)! What is the most enjoyable and rewarding aspect of your work at AHKThemostenjoyablepartofvolunteeringatAHKformeisseeingthechildrensmilewhenIplaywiththem.Iwasplayingwithalittlegirlonetimewhowasabout2yearsoldandthenursecommentedtomethatshehadn’tseenhersmilethatmuchsinceshehadcometoAHK.Ihadanothergirlwhowasabout4andhadbeenattheNapervillelocationforrespitecareandshestartedcryingwhenIleftbecauseshedidn’twantmetoleave.IalsoLOVEholdingthebabies!!ArewardingpartformeisthepraiseIgetfromsomeofthenursesfortheirgratitudeformypresence.Iamanurseandknowwhatit’sliketohavesomeonehangoutwithyourpatientandkeepthemhappyforacouplehourssotheycanattendtootherclinicalthings.Does your volunteer role give you the chance to use talents that you love sharing? Or to build new skills you’re glad to have? MyvolunteeringroledefinitelyallowsmetousemycaringrolethatIgetfrombeinganursewhenIplaywiththechildren.SinceIworkatNorthwesternandcareforadultpatients,italsogivesmeachancetolearnaboutcaringforchildren.AndsinceIworkinanICU,IseetrachedandventilatedpatientsonadailybasiswhichallowsmetofeelcomfortablewhenI’mvolunteeringatAHK. Would you recommend AHK to friends as a good place to volunteer? IdefinitelywouldrecommendAHKasaplacetovolunteerandalreadyhave!Igetsomuchjoyfromplayingwiththekidsandholdingbabiesthatitwarmsmyheart.

Volunteer Sue Korsgard with Cassidy

Volunteer Bethany Goralski with Anna

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Our Community

Yourfinancialsupportmakesanimpact.Hereareafewexamplesofhowyourmonthlygiftchangeslives:$10: Yoursupporthelpstoensuredailyessentialssuchasdiapers,suppliesandformulaarealwaysavailableforthechildreninourcare.$25: Safe,reliabletransportationgivesfamiliesonelessthingtoworryabout.Yourgifthelpstoprovidegascards,parkingvouchersorpublictransitpassesforthosewithnoaccesstoamotorvehicle.$50:Therapytoolssuchasartandcraftsupplies,adaptivetoysandsensorybooksallowchildrentoexpressthemselvesthroughartandplay.OurChildLifeSpecialistandvolunteersusethesesuppliesaspartoftheirinteractionswiththechildreninourcareandtheirsiblings.$100:Adaptiveequipmentlikepositioningwedges,matsandchairsarevitallyimportanttohelpprovidethemostcomfortablepositioningassistancetoeachchild.Yourgifthelpsusprovidethismuchneededsupport.Please help us sustain the lives of the children we serve by providing them the essential medical care and supplies they need. There are 3 safe, easy ways:

• Logontogive.almosthomekids.org/sustainerandsetupmonthlygivingonacreditcard.

• Logontogive.almosthomekids.org/sustainerandsetupmonthlygivingautomaticallyfromyourcheckingaccountbychoosing“directdebit”(thisoptionsavesustransactionalfees).

• Useyourbank’swebsitetosetupamonthlytransaction(thisoptionsavesustransactionalfees).

Setitandforgetit—butwewon’t!You’llreceiveayearendsummarytohelpwithyourtaxes,andperiodicupdatesonhowyourgifthasmadeadifference.Themostimportantbenefitisknowingthatyourcontributionsareimprovingthelivesofamazingchildren. If you have any questions, please call Raeann Olsen-Jackson, Director of Development at 312.282.7081 or email at rjackson@almosthomekids.org.

Our New Program: Become a Sustainer Donor

Volunteer Luke with Cassidy

Florence (Lead CNA) with Phoenix

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Fornearly7years,executivesfromGrantThornton(GT)havebeeninvolvedatAlmost Home Kidsinastrategicandmeaningfulway.Wehaveseenfirsthandthepowerofbringingdifferentbackgroundsandexperiencesintoourhomeandthedynamicandinnovativevolunteerenvironmentthatresults.Intheearlyyears,GTemployeesfirstparticipatedinourGolfMarathon,completing100holesandraisingmoneyforthecause.Thisyearmarksthe6thyearthattheyhaveattendedthegolfeventandwereallyappreciatetheirconsistentsupport.Thecompanyhasalsoprovidedcorporatesponsorshipforoursignatureblacktieevent,TheSharetheCareBall,whichincludesintroductionstoimportantnewsupporters.GTemployeeshaveparticipatedinafewStoryHourswithourchildrenwhichisagreatwaytohaveone-on-onetimewiththechildrenreadingbooks,engagingtheminplaywithtoysorsimplycuddlingwiththeinfants.ThisissucharewardingexperienceforbothourchildrenandGrantThorntonemployees.Thechildrenandstaffreallylookforwardtotheirvisits.Corporatevolunteersalwayswalkawayknowingthey’veaccomplishedneededprojectswhiletheyalsohonetheirteambuildingskills.GrantThorntonPartner,ChrisSchenkenbergservesonAHK’sBoardofDirectorsandPaulBogdanski,GTDirector,volunteersonAHK’sPresident’sCouncil.Eachhavebeendedicatedadvocateswithintheauditandtaxcompanytorecruitotherswithaheartforchildren’shealthcare.Whileoutinthecommunity,ChrisandPauloftenmakestrategicintroductionstoAlmost Home Kidsandadvocateforchildrenwithmedicalcomplexities.Theyaretrulywonderfulambassadorsforourmission.Forthesecondyearinarow,GrantThorntonhasorganizedateamofexecutivestorunintheShamrockShuffle,an8Kwhichcelebratesthebeginningofrunningseason.GivingbacktothecommunityisavaluethatpermeatesGT’scorporatecultureandisembeddedintheirvaluesandbehaviors.

OurPhysicalTherapyprogramlaunchedin2014andtodayweareenhancingtheprogrambyaddingSpeechTherapy.Ourcommunity-basedmodelofcarebringstherapiesdirectlytochildrentoremoveanybarriertoreceivingtheservices.Childrenidentifiedwithspeech-languageand/orfeeding/swallowingchallengesduringtheirstayatanyofour30referringhospitalsoftenreceiveevaluationsandinterventionfromaspeech-languagepathologistinthehospitalsetting.Todaywearepilotingtheabilitytoprovidespeech-languageandfeedingorswallowingservicesatourhomeinNaperville.Earlyidentificationwillleadtoimprovedoutcomes.Interventionsfocusedonfunctionalcommunicationinadevelopmentallyappropriatewaycanbesharedandtaught.Functionalcommunicationskillsareformsofbehaviorthatexpressneeds,wants,feelings,andpreferencesthatotherscanunderstand.SincethemajorityofchildrenstayingatAHKarenon-verbal,thiswillhelpparentsandcaregiverslearntocommunicatewiththeirchild.OurSpeechTherapistalsofocusesonidentifyingthesafestfeedingplan,increasingthetoleranceoforalintake,increasingsuccessfultransitiontomorefeedingsbymouthandlessrelianceonalternatefeedingsourceslikenasogastrictubeandgastrostomytube.ThankyoutoFTCaresFoundationandNorthwesternMedicineFoundationfortheirgrantstothisimportantprogram.SpeechTherapyisthenextstepinbuildingthecontinuumofcareinthecommunityforchildrenwithmedicalcomplexities.If you would like to support this new initiative, please contact Raeann Olsen-Jackson, rjackson@almosthomekids.org or 312.282.7081.

GT Gives Back AHK Pilots New Program

Grant Thornton employees visiting Almost Home Kids

Amera (RN) with Anna

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Getting Involved with AHKPast Events

Upcoming EventsNo Place Like Home May11,2018atApogeeAHKYoungAssociatesBoardmemberspresent“NoPlaceLikeHome”,aswankycocktaileventtokickoffrooftopseasoninChicagoatApogee,atoptheDanaHotelinRiverNorth.Dresstoimpressandenjoycreativecocktailsandapps,aswellasliveentertainmentandraffle,allbenefittingthechildrenandfamiliesofAHKChicago.

Summer Tasting SoiréeJune14,2018atLarkinHallThisoneisforthewinelovers!SamplefinewinesandlearnbehindthescenessecretsfromJasonWise(Director)andChristinaTucker(Producer)abouttheirhighlyacclaimeddocumentaryseriesSomm.SpendtheeveninginteractingwithoenophilesandoldandnewfriendsofAHKChicagoamidtheurbaneleganceofLarkinHallintheFultonMarketDistrict... cheers!

Naperville Exchange Club’s Ribfest July7,2018700SWestSt,Naperville,IL60540SummerisalmostherewhichmeanswearegearingupfortheNapervilleExchangeClub’s31stAnnualRibfestevent!Thiswillbethe7thyearAHKhasputtogetheracrewofvolunteerstoworkabeertentshiftwhichwillallowustoapplyforaportionoftheproceedsfromevent.Wehavecommittedtobringing24volunteersforourshiftonSaturday,July7thfrom3:30pmto10:00pm.Youdoneedtobeatleast21yearsoldandbeabletovolunteerfortheentireshift.It’sabusybutfunnightsurroundedbygoodBBQ,musicandfunvolunteers!EmailLisaSnowatlsnow@almosthomekids.orgformoredetailsandtosignuptovolunteer.

Shake, Rattle & Roll Wetookajourneybackintimetothefabulous50’sforour17thannualNapervillegala‘Shake,Rattle&Roll’onApril20,2018.Co-ChairsSheilaGallagherandYonheeGordonandtheirtalentedcommitteeplannedanexcitingeveningofretrofunandclassicentertainmentattheEmbassySuitesinNaperville,highlightedbyEmCeeHarrisKal(“HappyDays”)andperformancesbytheArlingtonesandRickLindyandtheWildOnes.AwardeesBethanyKeown(SharetheCareChampion)andFirstMidwestBank(DistinguishedDonor)inspiredthecrowdtoengagewiththemissionofAHK,andCarolynandEmmaLynchsharedatouchingstoryofhowAlmost Home Kidshasmadeanindelibleimpactontheirfamily.Morethan340guestsenjoyedafunandimpactfulevening,raisingalmost$140,000forAHKNaperville!

Cocktails for a Cause August23,2018atRiverRoastWatchthesunsetontheChicagoRiveratoursecondannual“CocktailsforaCause”atRiverRoast.SpearheadedbyKevinShea,whosesonDannystaysatAHKforrespite,andhiscolleagueandPresidentCouncilMemberAngelaFiggasawayofengagingtheircolleaguesinthesecuritiestradingindustryaroundanimportantlocalcause,thiscasualeveningontheriveristheperfectwaytospendasummerevening.

Golf Marathon September14,2018atZigfieldTroyPar3GolfCourseWhatisaGolfMarathon?Notasstrenuousasitsounds!Play100golfballsonthe9hole,Par3golfcourseinWoodridge,andaskfriendsandassociatestosupportyouat$1aholeorwhatevertheycan.ThiseventisafunandprofitablewaytospreadawarenessandraisesignificantfundsforAlmost Home Kids.ManyofourparticipantscomebackyearafteryeartoworkontheirshortgameandmakeadifferenceforthekidsatAHK.JointhembycontactingLizaLarsenatelarsen@almosthomekids.orgtolearnmoreaboutgettinginvolved!

Share the Care Ball, An Evening in Paris October26,2018atTheDrakeHotelStepintotheoldworldeleganceofParisrighthereinChicagoatour7thannualSharetheCareBallatTheDrakeHotel!LedonceagainbythetalentedSuzanBramsonBrooksandJenHorsley,oursignatureblack-tiegalawillfeatureluxurioussilentandliveauctionaswellassomedelightfulParisiansurprises.Savethedate!

Carolyn and Emma with Christopher

Shake, Rattle & Roll Organizing CommitteeJosh Prangley (far left) and Deborah Grisko (far right) with awardees Bethany Keown (center left) and Carly Diedrich from First Midwest Bank (center right)

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Children’s Supplies Wish List: (items must be new, please)

• Baby wipes, unscented or for sensitive skin (we use about 1,000 boxes annually)

• Unscented Baby Lotion & Baby Wash• Ilex diaper cream (tubes)• Batteries for toys (AA, AAA, C & D)• Boppy cushions and covers• Evenflo 8 oz Baby bottles (non-breakable)• Night light toys (Glow worm, etc.)• Graco Pace Click Connect Stroller, 3-wheel design• 4moms MamaRoo Infant Seat - Grey Classic

(Toys R Us, $239)

House Supplies Wish List:• iPad for children’s games, books and child life specialist• Gift cards in any denomination to help purchase supplies

(Target, Walgreens, Staples, Visa/Amex)• Bounty Paper towels (30-40 rolls are used monthly)• Laundry detergent - “ALL Ultra Free Clear Liquid” brand• 7th Generation dish soap• Keurig 2.0 K-Cup Coffee packs

(for clinical staff, family members & guests)• Rubbermaid plastic Mixer-mate bottles, 2 quart size

(to hold formula)• Boxes of Aloe Vera Kleenex

(30-40 boxes are used each month)• Colorful fitted crib sheets (300 thread count or above)• Solid color fitted twin sheets and pillowcases• Hand sanitizer (8oz or 12oz)

More Ways to Get Involved Wearealwaysopentonewandcreativeformsoffundraisingandcommunityinvolvement.Ifyouhaveanideas,please contact Liza Larsen at elarsen@almosthomekids.org.

Jonathan with Jennifer, a Keith Veselik, MD, Medical Education Program student

Josie Brown and her family with their donations to AHK

Affiliated with

7South721Route53Naperville,IL60540

Board of Directors

JoshPrangley,Chair TheresaDanko,Vice ChairPraveenAdhiJuliaChappellYonheeGordonDeborahA.GriskoMichaelHoffmanJenHorsleyMartyKoehlerRichardA.MarkMatthewMullarkeyBillNeustadtPaulaNobleKyleOlsonChristopherSchenkenbergMichelleStephensonJessicaStrausbaughMaritaSullivan

President’s Council

JenHorsley,ChairMartyKoehler,ChairDanAult,Vice ChairGeorganneBinniePaulBogdanskiJuliaChappellTheresaDankoCarleyDiedrichAngelaFiggSheilaGallagherJosetteGoldbergKarenGoodmanYonheeGordonKimberlyGroveBreganHerroldSuzanneHogartyMichaelHoffmanPaulJesinskisCarolynM.JohnsonAnnKarchBethanyKeownRichardA.MarkMatthewMullarkeyBillNeustadt

Our mission at Almost Home Kids is to provide transitional care in a home-like setting to children with complicated health needs, training for their families and respite care.

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Contactusat630.271.9155orvisitourwebsiteatalmosthomekids.org

President’s Council Cont’dPaulaNobleKatieOssmanChristopherSchenkenbergSusanJ.SchwartzMaritaSullivanMattSzeghySarahTromansKathyWennerstrumBlairWhitman

Key Staff

DeborahA.Grisko,RN,President and Executive Director

Administrative:

BethanyFaxel,Sr. Director Business Operations LindsayRawlings,Sr. Affiliation Project Manager RaeannOlsen-Jackson,Director of Development JudithMcLean,Director of Marketing & Communications DeniseNora, Director of Business Development & Strategy GailLinhart,Director of Operations LisaSnow,Community Outreach Coordinator LizaLarsen,Special Events Coordinator

Clinical:

PeterJ.Smith,MD,MA,AHK Chicago, Medical Director AnnKarch,MD,AHK Naperville, Interim Medical Director MikeHoffman,MD,Associate Interim Medical DirectorLayenieAnderson,RN,CCM,BADirector of Case ManagementAprilAlexander,MBA,BSN,RN,Director of Nursing

Writers, Editors and Key Contributors:

BetseyO’Brien,JudithMcLean,LisaSnow,LizaLarsen,RaeannOlsen-Jackson,VitaLerner